National Trust - Castle Drogo, near Newton Abbot, Devon. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.
"Mobility parking in main car park.
Accessible toilet at visitor centre
Step-free access available via tarmac and gravel paths (please note steep in places)
Our buggy is in use again for visitors
Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit"
https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431730053888-castle-drogo.pdf
Brief description
"Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge."
Address
Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB
castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
01647 433306
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo
Directions
"By road
5 miles south of A30. From the A30 take A382 Whiddon Down to Moretonhampstead road; turn off at Sandy Park, then follow signs to Castle Drogo. Approach lanes narrow with tight corners. From Plymouth drive over Dartmoor passing Two Bridges, when you reach Moretonhampstead follow the A382 to Sandy Park, turn right, and follow signs up to Castle Drogo. Due to the narrow roads on the approach to Castle Drogo coaches and motorhomes longer than 10.5 metres and wider than 2.39 metres (or bigger than 43 seats) are not recommended.
Parking: 400 yards, parking charges apply, £2 for up to 2 hours, £6 all day. Members free, but please scan your card in the machine to receive a ticket to put on your windscreen.
On foot: Two Moors Way"
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/place-pages/68/pages/opening-times-calendar
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo#Prices
Transport
"By train: Yeoford 8 miles
By bus:
Take the Dartline Coaches Bus 173 leaving from Exeter bus station (passing Exeter Central train station), available Monday to Saturday. The bus drops off at the bottom of Castle Drogo's drive which is a 800 yard walk uphill to the Visitor Centre."
Amenities
Visitor Centre
Cafe
Chapel
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
Gardens
Picnic area
Shop
Toilets
Baby-changing facilities
Children must be supervised at all times
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo#Facilities%20and%20access
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)